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// Standing Strong 
// Story: Equestria Girls : Tale of the Silver Pen 
// by nicojaller 
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* Silver's POV *

The movie session was interesting, it wasn't as much for the movie. It was alright I guess, it was a romantic-comedy, the other movie was an horror movie. I would have way rather watched the second option, but the girls outnumbered us, even if Rainbow did vote for the horror one too. 

I never was one huge for love movies, they all pretty much follow that same pattern. There was always one from time to time to go outside of the box, but most of them stayed in it. Sol and I were huge horror fans ourselves.

The experience in the cinema was interesting. Keeping Pinkie quiet was a struggle, Twilight kept complaining that it was unrealistic, that made me kinda happy we didn't went to see the other movie, Rainbow slept, Sol did pretty much the same. The only three that actually watched the movie was Sunset, Rarity and I.  When we were exiting the cinema, Sunset and Rarity were arguing about the movie.

'' It was a classic I tell you ! A new step in the evolution of drama in cinema, a pioneer in romance! '' That was Rarity. Obviously, she loved it. I don't know why, but I figured that this would be her kind of films she would like.

'' Don't sugarcoat it, that was pretty awful, I almost pulled a Rainbow Dash and fell asleep. '' Sunset said. I was glad Rainbow wasn't really listening, because I don't know if this could be considered an insult or not.

Then both at them looked at me, I felt nervous and stepped backward.

'' Wh-why are you looking at me ? ''

I don't really know why they were looking at them, but I didn't have a good feeling about it.

'' What did you think about the movie Silver ? '' 

Of course they would ask me that, I hate being the tiebreaker in that kind of situation. What can I say that doesn't hurt one or the other ? Does it really matter what I say ? Is it possible to lose friendship over something like that ? I struggle to find an acceptable answer.

'' Um... it was a fine movie for what it was. Not exactly my cup of tea, I wouldn't exactly nominate it for an oscar but it did what a romance movie is supposed to do. Play with your romantic cord for an hour and a half, this movie did it fine. ''

Rarity just turned around, visibly upset, muttering '' Stupid friends, can't appreciate good romance''. I don't know what I said that offended her. Sunshet smiles and hits me gently on the shoulder.

'' Don't put  yourself down, you did fine, that's a way more diplomatic answer that I could have come up with. She never stays angry that long anyway. She's just a bit...dramatic ''

I figured. She does seem like the type who would go on a 10 minutes monologue on her suffering and pain after hitting her toe. 

'' Thanks but why is she angry at me and not at you ? ''

Sunset only shrugs.

'' She already pretty much what to expect from me, so I don't think she was that disappointed that I didn't like it, maybe she hoped that, well, excuse me for being honest, that since you're not exactly the manliest, you would share her liking for this movie. ''

'' Excuses accepted, I would be the first to admit that I'm not exactly manly. I didn't say I disliked it, romance just isn't my top 3 choice when it comes to film. ''

'' She'll undersand. Eventually, anyway. ''

I nodded before taking out my cellphone to look at the hour, the school would be over soon. I have to meet Trixie after class.  Not that I'm really looking foward to it, but it's something I have to do. I search for Sol, I find him hanging with Rainbow. 

'' Hum Sol, I have to go back to school, I have to meet go see Trixie, just so you know where I am. '' Rainbow looks like me, 
like I was an idiot. Which isn't really wrong.

'' Wait, you were serious about the Trixie's assistant thing ? ''

'' Yeah, unfortunately, I'm not one to kid about these kind of things. '' I respond, looking down. I really wish I was kidding about this whole situation.

'' Do you want me to go with you bro ? '' said Solace, who looked really worried. I really hate when I make him worried about me.

'' No, not really, I'm pretty sure I can handle anything Trixie's throw at me alone. '' I try to look confident, although I really am not. Trixie's difficult to read and even more to predict. I only knew a few things about her, so it'll be hard to predict a patern in her attitude, but I have to be confident in my capabilities.

'' Says the guy who got tricked into becoming her assistant. '' says Rainbow on the same tone as earlier. She has a point.

'' I kinda dug myself into that hole that one time and in some way, it makes it a bit easier for me to discover what I want to 
know. So right now, I'll just make the best of this. ''

'' Sure...'' says Rainbow, but it's obvious that she doesn't really believe that I can pull this off. I understand where she comes from, but right now, I don't really care if the others don't believe in me, I'm the one who has to be confident. I make my way towards the school the fastest I could, rushing not to get late. Being late would be a really poor start to my (hopefully) short career as an assistant. 

When I made my way towards our last meet-up point, I started to hear voices. They didn't sound friendly, so I hid myself behind a wall.

'' Isn't that the  lame and weak Trixie I see here ? '' says an unknown voice. It was definitively female, but a bit more tomboyish. Like Rainbow in a way, but it sounded more agressive.

'' It's the Great and Powerful Trixie for you mortal ! '' responded who can safely assume is Trixie. Then the following sound made me almost jump out of my hiding place. A slap. 

'' Ow, how dare you harm the Great and Powerful Trixie ! '' cried Trixie, very obviously in pain. This isn't good, whoever that person was, she wasn't peaceful and she seemed like she was pretty strong. I didn't want to get out of my hiding place and got involved in this, but something in me tells me that I don't really have a choice. If I don't stop this now, things will get much worse.

I slowly stand up and make my way towards them, still listening to the conversation, I look up to see how bad it is. Oh god.

Trixie was on the ground, visibly shaken, while the attacker was standing over her. Now that I was closer, I could actually tell what she looked like. She had a tonned beige skin, white hair and golden eyes. She was wearing a brown vest, with grey pants. On her face, I probably saw the most evil expression I've ever seen. She looked at the downed Trixie like a predator would look at a pray. 

'' Leave Trixie alone ! '' shouted Trixie while she was trying to crawl away from her. The girl put her feet on her back, while smirking. '' There's no one to hear you, even if there was, no one would help you, loser. ''

Ok, there was my timing. My whole body and brain tells me to stay down and not get brutally killed. That would be a really unfortunate end to my life, but my heart tells me to get up and help Trixie. My heart is an idiot.

'' Not if I have to say something about this. ''

I force myself to stand up, my legs are jelly. They barely stand, I make one step at a time to make myself closer to Trixie, but not too close to the Titan that was presently assaulting her. From near she was every bit as terrifying as how I imagined her too be. Her arms were at least five times larger than mine and she was really taller. I had to look up to look at her in the eyes. Saying I was on the verge of passing out from pure fear would be an understatement, but I had to stand strong.

'' Who in the world are you ? You're even lamer than her. ''

I try to not back out, but man is it hard. She looked at me from up. I heard about the legend of David vs Goliath, but I don't know how David just didn't die from fear when he saw Goliath, because that's I feel like doing right now. 
'' My name is not important, as Miss Trixie's assistant, I would like if you put yourself off her. ''

She looks at me, then at Trixie, then started to laugh. I don't like that laugh, it's not friendly at all. It's that kind of laugh that gives you chills to the bone.

'' That's rich ! You mean she actually found someone stupid enough to be her assistant ? What could you push to become Miss Self-Absorbed's little slave ? ''

'' That's none of your business and honestly, are you really the best person to call others self-absorbed ? I don't know anything about you, not even your name, but what about a good one? Miss Bully, that seems to be a very fitting one. ''

I know, provoking her is an horrible, horrible idea, but it makes me win time. At least until someone notices that a young girl is being beaten on school grounds, you could probably add young boy to that list very soon. Also, it helps me from running away. Why do I risk my skin for Trixie ? I don't even know at this point, it just feels like the right thing to do. At this point, I feel like I would be able to take a bullet for her. Hopefully the girl doesn't have a gun on her, because I really don't want to 
test that.

She looked at me furiously, from my point of view she looked like a giant who was going to step on me, but I had to stand my ground. I would not run away. 

'' You little, puny, tiny, shit ! '' She said growled, at this point she was pratically furious, ready to strangle me to death.

'' A-aren't these three words the same ? You just repeat yourself. ''

After the time, before I had the time to react, a giant wave of pain struck me in the face and I ended up in the ground. All I saw was red, I could only assume it was only assume my own blood, considering all I could feel was pain, I couldn't exactly tell where I was bleeding from, but I did.  The blood was going into my mouth, I tried to spit it out, but it kept going in and it tasted awful.

'' Do you like that ? That's what you get for pissing me off ! '' She said as she gave me a kick in the side. It hurts like hell. It forces me to roll on my back. I swiped the blood that was on my face so I could start to see again, I did not like what I saw.

She looked at me with a sadistic smile, she strolled around me like a predator looking to finish off its prey. I don't know if it's her who is really strong or me who is really weak, but her one kick really hurt my side. I'm struggling to breathe. I think my nose is broken, because I can't manage to breathe from there. 
She looked to continue to beat me down with another kick when a loud voice resounded like thunder.

'' KICK HIM ONE MORE TIME AND I'M GONNA PUT MY FIST UPP YOUR ASS ! '' screamed the voice. I struggled to turn my head around towards the direction of the shouting to see Solace starring at my agressor. 

Needless to say, he looked absolutely furious.